Swampscott · about 7 mi from our shop
Fence Installation in Swampscott, MA
In the Olmsted District, fences are structures and need Historic District Commission review if they're visible from a public way.
Fences in Swampscott
What to know before you start.
In FEMA flood zones near the beaches, fences need a floodplain permit.
Anywhere in town, fences and hedges can't block drivers' view where it endangers traffic.
Local rules that can affect your fences project.
The Olmsted District
The Olmsted District and three other local historic districts review changes visible from a public way. Fences and retaining walls count as structures and need review. At-grade terraces, walks and driveways, and plantings, are excluded.
Source: Swampscott General Bylaws ↗Flood zone permits
In FEMA flood zones AE, AO and VE, the Floodplain Overlay District requires a town permit for all development, including fences, sheds and paving.
Source: Swampscott Zoning Bylaw ↗Sightlines
No wall, fence, hedge or shrub may be kept where it blocks drivers' view and endangers traffic.
Source: Swampscott Zoning Bylaw ↗
We check the current requirements for every project before we start.
Recent fences by our crew around the North Shore. See more of our work.
Can I put up a fence in the Olmsted District?
Yes, with Historic District Commission review if it's visible from a public way.
Let's talk about your fences in Swampscott.
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